Chapter 2  

1-4 The duty of stedfastly adhering to Christ and his gospel. 
5-9 His sufferings are no objection against his pre-eminence. 
10-13 The reason of his sufferings, and the fitness of them. 
14-18 Christ's taking the nature of man, and not his taking the nature of angels, was necessary to his priestly office. 
 

1-6 The superior worth and dignity of Christ above Moses is shown.
7-13 The Hebrews are warned of the sin and danger of unbelief.
14-19 And of necessity of faith in Christ, and of stedfastly following him.
  

Chapter 4  

1-10 Humble, cautious fear is urged, lest any should come short of the promised rest, through unbelief.
11-16 Arguments and motives to faith and hope in our approaches to God.
 

1-10 The office and duty of a high priest abundantly answered in Christ.
11-14 The Christian Hebrews reproved for their little progress in the knowledge of the gospel.
  

Chapter 6  

1-8 The Hebrews are urged to go forward in the doctrine of Christ, and the consequences of apostacy, or turning back, are described.
9-10 The apostle expresses satisfaction, as to the most of them.
11-20 And encourages them to persevere in faith and holiness.
  

Chapter 7  

1-3 A comparison between the priesthood of Melchizedec and that of Christ.
4-10 The excellence of Christ's priesthood above the Levitical priesthood is shown.
11-25 This is applied to Christ.
26-28 The faith and hope of the church encouraged from this.
 

1-6 The excellence of Christ's priesthood above that of Aaron is shown.
7-13 The great excellence of the new covenant above the former.
  

Chapter 9  

1-5 The Jewish tabernacle and its utensils.
6-10 Their use and meaning.
11-22 These fulfilled in Christ.
23-28 The necessity, superior dignity, and power of his priesthood and sacrifice.
  

Chapter 10  

1-18 The insufficiency of sacrifices for taking away sin, The necessity and power of the sacrifice of Christ for that purpose.
19-25 An argument for holy boldness in the believer's access to God through Jesus Christ, And for steadfastness in faith, and mutual love and duty.
26-31 The danger of apostacy.
32-39 The sufferings of believers, and encouragement to maintain their holy profession.
 

1-3 The nature and power of faith described.
4-7 It is set forth by instances from Abel to Noah.
8-19 By Abraham and his descendants.
20-31 By Jacob, Joseph, Moses, the Israelites, and Rahab.
32-38 By other Old Testament believers.
39-40 The better state of believers under the gospel.
  

Chapter 12  

1-11 An exhortation to be constant and persevere, The example of Christ is set forth, and the gracious design of God in all the sufferings believers endured.
12-17 Peace and holiness are recommended, with cautions against despising spiritual blessings.
18-29 The New Testament dispensation shown to be much more excellent than the Old.
  

Chapter 13  

1-6 Exhortations to various duties, and to be content with what Providence allots.
7-15 To respect the instructions of faithful pastors, with cautions against being carried away by strange doctrines.
16-21 Further exhortations to duties, that relate to God, to our neighbour, and to those set over us in the Lord.
22-25 This epistle to be seriously considered.